Break out of the courtyard

"Excuse me, does your country allow other countries to participate in your space capsule experiments?"

"Excuse me, will your country's fourth-generation fighter jets be sold overseas?"

"Excuse me, will your country participate in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project? Will you share the controlled nuclear fusion technology you have mastered?"

"Excuse me, will the 120 Lifespan Potion have all its technology publicly available, just like the 100 Lifespan Potion?"

"Excuse me……"

Before the eight exchange venues entered the Q&A session, Zhang Heping had already disconnected and left, leaving the questions from the foreign reporters to the Huadu organizers to worry about.

One of the important reasons why foreign journalists were not allowed to attend the previous four Peace Prize award ceremonies was that we did not want to waste time talking to them.

Foreigners want to obtain high-tech from the mainland through cooperation, but they don’t think about whether their technology is open to the mainland.

A total of 6.2 million RMB and nearly 3000 longevity medicine prepayment cards were distributed at this Peace Prize Award Ceremony.

Neither the first prize of 1000 million RMB nor the third prize of 10 RMB is as valuable as a prepaid card that can be redeemed for the latest longevity potion.

Of course, some people, in order to extend the lifespan of their parents and grandparents, cannot wait to queue up to apply for the 120-year lifespan potion, and instead use the prepaid card for the 100-year lifespan potion that does not require queuing.

As a result, the value of the Shouyuan Medicine Advance Card is naturally greatly reduced.

In addition, because the Shouyuan Pharmacy Advance Card is limited to use by the individual or his immediate family members, some people are willing to spend money to buy papers and upload them to the World Internet Forum in order to obtain this card.

Zhang Heping is not interested in this phenomenon because he only cares about the quality of the papers and does not care whether the author and uploader of the papers are the same person.

At most, while they are arguing, we can temporarily remove the paper from the award-winning category and then send someone to investigate.

After the award ceremony, many foreign experts were still stranded in the mainland.

They were either invited by major universities to give lectures or taken by some scientific research institutions to visit projects. However, the Peace Group and the Peace Academy did not extend any invitation to them, which disappointed many foreign experts.

On the afternoon of July 7, Shen Bi called Zhang Heping to discuss the awarding of medals for the next day.

When Zhang Heping heard that the Eagle King had arrived and would preside over the inauguration ceremony of the Governor of Hong Kong and award him and Chen Shuting with honors on the spot, he began to think more.

The concubine, Chan Shu-ting, was born in Hong Kong Island and has an unspeakable feeling for the medals and titles of the Eagle Countrymen.

For this, Zhang Heping also helped her win a Class 1987 CBE title, or Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in 3.

Zhang Heping actually received this kind of medal in 85.

The Eagle King wanted to award them both medals again this time, with the 120-year lifespan potion accounting for most of the credit. His intention to win them over was obvious, and of course there was also a layer of intention to alienate them.

Because the mainland has not publicly awarded any awards or medals to Zhang Heping and Chen Shuting, it is clear at a glance which side values ​​the couple more when comparing the two.

As a businessman, Chen Shuting currently finds it difficult to obtain the Medal of Honor in the mainland.

After comprehensive consideration, Zhang Heping pretended to be sick and did not go to Hong Kong Island the next morning. He only asked Chen Shuting to take Zhang Bei and Zhang Nan there.

When Chen Shuting came back with the two cross medals, since Zhang Heping did not go with her and the first wife Tang Xin was not there, she did not say much about it, as if nothing had happened today.

Although Zhang Bei and Zhang Nan were also educated in Hong Kong Island, they had Zhang Heping correct their values ​​since childhood, and because the Eagles let the thugs who attacked Kowloon Tong go, they did not care much about foreign honors.

Furthermore, it was too naive of them for the Eagle Country guys to think they could win over the Zhang family with just two pieces of copper.

Of course, the Eagle Country guys are not stupid either. After exchanging Standard Chartered Bank shares with the Peace Group for RMB and successfully buying a 1-year life potion for the Eagle King, they introduced other Eagle-funded companies to Chen Shuting today. Although they did not directly mention the share exchange, the meaning has been conveyed.

When Chen Shuting mentioned this to Zhang Heping, Zhang Heping simply reminded her, "Didn't you transfer the two managers of Huifeng Bank to the group?"

Although Chen Shuting is not one of the smartest people, she quickly understood Zhang Heping's subtext after so many years of business experience. The Eagle Country guys might infiltrate their people into the Heping Group by giving up their shares in the Eagle Capital Company!

Although Zhang Heping had insight into this matter, he did not intervene directly because the Heping Group was expanding and was in great need of talent.

After the 5th Peace Prize Award Ceremony, the experiment of the Shouyuan Space Capsule entered its final stage, and the recovery mission of the No. 1 Dragon Egg Spacecraft entered the preparation stage, with the initial landing point set in the northwest desert.

At the same time, the Cloud Computing No. 1 to No. 6 space computers and the Cloud Service No. 1 to No. 6 space cloud servers have also entered the launch preparation stage. The space-based computing program is finally about to enter the space segment.

Correspondingly, the space-based computing center located in the belly of a mountain on the Dapeng Peninsula has also entered the final acceptance stage.

Once the space computers and space cloud servers are launched and successfully networked, they will be able to form a space-ground synchronized computing network with the five cloud servers in the southwest, ushering in the era of intelligent assistance.

Of course, the server hardware of the five cloud servers in the southwest and the Hong Kong Peace Computer Research Center needs to be replaced, and related communication equipment also needs to be updated. The ordinary 5G communication network will not be enough by then.

In addition, there is the Southwest Quantum Chip R&D team that won the award this time, and the optical computing chip R&D team of the underground base. Their R&D results should also be promoted for commercial realization.

After the spacecraft is recovered, the scientific researchers at the underground base will have to bear more responsibilities, and the research on biological brain computers and optical brain computers will need to be advanced.

……

While Zhang Heping was busy advancing his scientific research plan, there were more and more discussions about exchange projects between the mainland and various countries.

The most obvious increase is that the number of international students that various countries plan to send to the mainland in September this year will be more than twenty times that of last year.

When Zhang Heping heard this data, and when Er Yatou Zhang Nan and San Yatou Zhang Nian complained that domestic universities treated international students too well, Zhang Heping talked to Hua Lao and the others about the expansion of enrollment in domestic universities after dinner.

"Heping, it's not that we don't want to expand enrollment, but the financial situation is very tight. All regions are currently engaged in construction..."

Before Hua Lao could finish speaking, Zhang Heping interrupted, "Heping Academy has already set an example for universities in mainland China!"

"We offer a 10-year interest-free student loan, with fees charged by semester. There is no student subsidy, only cafeteria food subsidies. After graduation, the school recommends jobs, and students can choose high-paying jobs on their own."

"These past few years have been a period of foreign investment construction. If we start expanding enrollment in September this year, students graduating in three or four years will be able to go out and show their talents."

Seeing the troubled look on Hua Lao's face, Secretary Chen interjected, "Advisor Zhang, I heard that various universities have also held meetings to discuss the model of the Peace Academy."

"However, many people are worried that this will make it impossible for many poor students to go to university."

Zhang Heping frowned and asked, "Isn't there a student loan?"

Secretary Chen couldn't openly say that the barriers between the education system and the banking system were difficult to overcome, so he could only turn his attention to Elder Hua.

"I'll report your suggestion to the capital authorities about expanding enrollment later and see their attitude," Hua Lao said noncommittally, then fell silent. "The Peace Group can invest 1000 billion US dollars, with Huifeng Bank leading the establishment of 10-year interest-free student loans and 3-year interest-free entrepreneurial loans. All that's needed is to establish a personal credit system and supporting laws in China."

After Zhang Heping finished speaking, he looked at Hua Lao's reaction with a serious expression.

After thinking for a moment, Hua nodded and said, "If that's the case, it should be possible to convince most people to support the expansion of college enrollment."

Zhang Heping's expression relaxed, and he smiled faintly, "Let me make it clear first, the Heping Group's investment of this much money is conditional. The higher-ups must support Huifeng Bank in establishing branches in provincial capitals and near universities."

The reason why Zhang Heping spent so much money to promote the expansion of enrollment in domestic universities is that, firstly, the companies and factories invested by the Heping Group in the mainland are in dire need of staff, and secondly, he wants to expand Huifeng Bank.

Given Huifeng Bank's Hong Kong Island location, it will be the preferred bank for many foreign investors in the mainland.

After carefully considering his words, Mr. Hua said, "Could the Peace Group relinquish some of its shares in Huifeng Bank?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heping immediately understood the unspoken subtext of Hua Lao: the domestic authorities wanted to acquire some shares in HSBC Bank in order to gain insider knowledge of its operations and perhaps even learn about the financial movements of the Heping Group.

"Sure!" Zhang Heping said nonchalantly, "Whether it's money or shares, just let them talk to Shu Ting."

"In fact, after the expansion and restructuring of colleges and universities, those students will further boost local consumption."

"It's just that Shenzhen Peace College operates under a military-style management, and that kind of economic benefit isn't reflected here."

Secretary Chen, who was walking behind, interrupted again, "Advisor Zhang, do you think Peace College should enroll more students this year?"

"Vice President Deng is in charge of this matter. You should ask him." Zhang Heping said casually, "As long as the school has enough classrooms and dormitories, you can recruit as many people as you want."

"That's great!" Secretary Chen replied with a smile, then looked at Old Master Hua with a grin.

Hua seemed satisfied with Zhang Heping's answer, and nodded to Secretary Chen, indicating that he should contact Vice President Deng and the education system.

After Secretary Chen went to the side to make a phone call to discuss the expansion of enrollment, Elder Hua raised his right hand and placed it on Zhang Heping's right shoulder.

"Recently, many people have suggested that Shenzhen Peace College recruit some international students to promote international friendly exchanges." As he spoke, Old Hua glanced at Zhang Heping's expression, and seeing no unusual reaction, continued:

"I have rejected all those proposals so far. The reason is that there are too many confidential research projects here, and the companies and factories where students usually intern are all confidential units."

"However, I don't think it's a long-term solution to keep refusing like this."

"Look, should we build a branch campus next door to teach some common subjects that are not classified?"

"You decide!" Zhang Heping said solemnly, "The foundation of the academy here has been laid. I'm ready to let it go and run independently like Hong Kong Island Peace Academy."

"As long as it's not a funding or technical issue, I don't plan to interfere with the development of these two colleges."

“That’s good, you’ll have more time for research and rest!” Professor Hua nodded and said, “Countries around the world have praised the Hong Kong Peace Academy and want the Shenzhen Peace Academy to be as open as it is there.”

"However, there are too many confidential projects here, and we also have to consider your safety and the safety of the experts in the underground base. We dare not easily allow foreign students in, so we came up with the idea of ​​building a branch school."

As Mr. Hua and Mr. Zhang Heping walked and talked, they circled the artificial lake before Secretary Chen finished his phone call.

Regarding the expansion of college enrollment, relevant seminars, video conferences, media publicity, etc. were launched the next day.

Before the results of the college enrollment expansion meeting came out, under the organization of the People's Bank of China, Heping Group and Huifeng Bank reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with the five major domestic banks on a 1000 billion yuan student loan and entrepreneurship loan plan.

Collaborative research and development of relevant credit reporting systems has also begun, as has the research and promotion of relevant laws.

After two weeks of media campaigns, some students and parents sent letters to newspapers and television stations, or expressed their views online, hoping to continue to receive state subsidies and job assignments.

Of course, there are more students and parents who support the expansion of college enrollment!
After all, there are very few students who can pass the college entrance examination every year.

Take this year's college admission rate of 25% for example. There were more than three million applicants, but only more than were admitted.

There are more than two million candidates who were not admitted this year alone. Coupled with the support of students and parents who will take the college entrance examination next year, the expansion of enrollment and restructuring of colleges and universities has actually been basically decided since the day the media began to publicize it.

The reason for holding a meeting to discuss the issue is actually to come up with a more reliable method to promote the expansion of enrollment in colleges and universities and cancel student subsidies.

July 8, Sunday.

When Zhang Heping was confirming the return plan of the No. 1 Dragon Egg spacecraft at the Dapeng Peninsula Satellite Monitoring Center, he received a call from Hua Lao.

The content of the call was very simple. The college enrollment expansion plan was approved, but it would only apply to students enrolled this year and those enrolled next year and later.

In other words, new students admitted before August this year and previous college students will still receive student subsidies and job assignments.

Zhang Heping was naturally happy about this positive change.

With the increase in the number of college and technical school students, the domestic labor shortage will be greatly alleviated, and China will be one step closer to becoming the world's factory.

After Zhang Heping hung up the phone, he was silent for a moment under the gaze of a group of aerospace experts, engineers, and assistants.

"Manager Lu, notify the Aerospace Group that we can now recruit partners for our Tiangong Space Station, the Guanghan Palace Base on the Moon, and the Yinghuo Base on Mars!" Zhang Heping said, looking at Lu Zhongsheng, general manager of Heping Aerospace Company.

Lu Zhongsheng's eyes lit up, and then he asked hesitantly, "Including Japanese magnesium?"

"Let the Aerospace Corporation decide!" Zhang Heping said calmly, looking at the large screen in the satellite monitoring center's lobby. "They're responsible for these three plans. It's up to them and the higher-ups to decide."

"Also, I just received news that the college enrollment expansion plan has just been approved..."

As soon as the news came out, there was a slight discussion in the monitoring center, as if someone was talking about whose child was expected to go to college.

"Shencheng Peace College will also be expanding its student enrollment this year!" Zhang Heping ignored the whispers around him and continued, "Once those three plans begin, we'll definitely have to send personnel to the northwest."

"If you don't want to go to the northwest and endure the wind and sand, then teach the students sent by the academy for internship and let them go to the northwest to train."

"It's over! We will probably be sent to the northwest!" As soon as Zhang Heping finished speaking, one of the assistants immediately thought of a future filled with wind and sand.

Lu Zhongsheng, head of the Peace Aerospace Company, immediately rebuked them: "You don't even dare to go to the Northwest, and you're talking about going to the moon or Mars?"

"You're so young and already afraid of this and that. Do you think you can have a place in the vast sea of ​​stars in the future?"

After Zhang Heping and Lu Zhongsheng finished their outburst, they chuckled and instructed them to retrieve the spaceship according to plan. Then, they led a group of management personnel to another space-based computing center located deep within the mountain to handle system issues there… (End of Chapter)